Melbourne police defend breath test after accident injuries
Victorian Police Commissioner Porter defended Doctor Birrell’s action taking injured man White to two police stations for breath analysis. He said the surgeon treated White’s injuries at the scene and questioned the motive behind delaying the test, insisting law technicalities should not override humane care.
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Melbourne
H. Porter
J. Birrell
Elerbert Chraplesy
Preston
Birrell
White
Porter
Victoria Ruling Leaves Island Ownership in Question
Victoria faces a setback after Judge Rapke ruled the state could not prove ownership of the Murray River island. Acting Chief Secretary Hamer and Attorney General Sir Henry to review the position as Premier Bolle seeks a speedy conclusion. The case hinges on imperial 1855 water boundary definitions between Victoria New South Wales and South Australia.
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Thesday
Rapke
Victoria
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Futela Geneal
Henry
Uumer
Bolle
Tudge Rapse
Island
Teil
General Sessions
Vic
Rupke
Murray
South Australia
New South Wales
Turgo Repke
Vistorian
Bank Sees Bright Prospects Amid Overseas Reserves Rise
The National Bank forecast overseas reserves around 600 million by month end, creating a cushion against future turmoil. It cites improved export trade and commodity prices since the Cuban crisis, noting Australia’s earnings depend on sustained demand from main outlets and a brighter British economy.
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Srunny
Anston
Iline
Dink
Aly
Australia
Esas
Japan
Agents Guilty Of Coercion In Egypt Scientist Case
Two Israeli and German scientists faced coercion charges over efforts to force Professor Paul Goercke to return to Germany. Ben Gal and Joklik pleaded not guilty to coercion. Joklik was acquitted on export and Swiss entry violations.
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Josef Ben Gal
Olo Joklik
Alan
Austram
Thad
Paul Goercke
Egypt
Joklik
Switzerland
United
Jerusalem
Paris
Baslehat
Feyot
Israel
Petrol Explosion Burns Man in Newcastle Workshop Blaze
The fire at a Cardi Heights workshop owned by Hodee Industrial Installations engulfed 27 petrol pumps and solvents, injuring Albert Stewart 50 of Dudley Road Charlestown. Stewart suffered severe burns to face neck shoulders arms and hands and was taken to Royal Newcastle Hospital. The building and contents were destroyed with damage estimated at about £30,000.
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Newcastle
Albert Stewart
Dudley Road
Charlestown
Fon
Royal Newcastle Hospital
Hodee Industrial Installations
Main Road
Cardi Heights
Storm Devastates Poultry Farm in Eastern France
A freak storm in Saint Jean Dormont in eastern France destroyed nine tons of chickens and washed away a poultry farm within minutes, turning a peaceful moment into a raging torrent. Local reporters described the scene as a sudden disaster that left the farm and surroundings heavily damaged.
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Saint Jean Dormont Easern
France
A. Abereuter
Laway
Dead Woman Wins 15 Year Legal Fight Over Land Compensation
The Board of Land and Works will pay the estate of Jane Tisabelle Mudge £2016 for improvements on the North West Mallee property, rendered under the North West Mallee Scheme in 1948. Simple interest at 4 percent will accrue from April 7, 1952, to payment. The 15 year case ended with Mr Justice Smith ruling earlier this year and criticism of the Board’s handling.
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Melbourne
Board of Land and Works
Tate
Jane Tisabelle Mudge
Pelly
Mr. Pelly
Mudge
Mildura
Justice Smith
Supreme Court
Ex PM Flies to Nice for Week in Monte Carlo
Sir Winston Churchill arrived from London by air for a week's holiday on the French Riviera. He touched down Thursday and is staying in Monte Carlo with A. AyP-Renter as his host.
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Nice
French Riviera
A.ayp
Winston Chace
London
Holle
Monte Carlo
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